Danny MacFayden, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Danny MacFayden

American baseball player

Date of Birth: 10-Jun-1905

Place of Birth: Truro, Massachusetts, United States

Date of Death: 26-Aug-1972

Profession: baseball player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Daniel Knowles MacFayden (June 10, 1905 – August 26, 1972) was an American starting and relief pitcher in Major League Baseball.
From 1926 through 1943, he played for the Boston Red Sox (1926–1932), New York Yankees (1932–1934), Cincinnati Reds (1935), Boston Braves (1935–1939, 1943), Pittsburgh Pirates (1940) and Washington Senators (1941).
In a 17-season career, he posted a 132–159 record with 797 strikeouts and a 3.96 earned run average in 2706 innings pitched.
His best season was 1936, when he earned 17 victories with 86 strikeouts and a 2.87 ERA, all career bests. He batted and pitched right-handed.
His best pitch was a side-arm curve ball. MacFayden's serious demeanor won him the nickname "Deacon Danny", though New York World-Telegram sportswriter Dan Daniel, a harsh critic of his play, called him "Dismal Danny" when he was with the Yankees.